Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh

Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh Is a picture book that gives us the backstory of Jose G. Posada. It explains the how and why he drew the scenes staring skeletons as political and social commentaries of life in Mexico. A good book to add to any school library.

Día de Muertos: Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book by Duncan Tonatiuh

Día de Muertos: Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book by Duncan Tonatiuh is a beautiful picture book to add to all libraries. It is a good read aloud to young people or to add in a lesson. Add this to your school library.

Mexikid by Pedro Martin

Mexikid is a deligthful graphic novel and perfect for middle school. I loved it a bit extra because I grew up close to Watsonville, so I got some of the references, like Casa De Fruita and the cup flipper. Lots of adventure and a sweet funny hillarious coming of age as a boy gets in touch with his roots and Mexican heritage. Perfect for any middle school library. A sweet family. The Audiobook also charming.

Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros

 This pairs well with Land of Cranes.  Can you imagine looking for a better life for your family, when where you come from isn't safe.  This story makes it more personal.  A good story.  One little element bothered me, when Efren is in Mexico looking for his mother, he is all by himself.  He ends up with a taxi driver that is a good guy but I fear in real life, there could be bad people who do terrible things.  Over all a good story.  Fine for school libraries.

Stella Diaz Has Something To Say by Angela Dominguez

This book fits well with any school library for both elementary and middle school.  It helps readers see another student struggling with language and cultural differences.  It's a good read.  

Soldier For Equality by Duncan Tonatiuh

I bought this for my high school library.  This is the second title I have gotten from Duncan Tonatiuh.  I love his style of illustrations.  Refreshing and yet connects to the art of ancient MesoAmerica.  I also appreciate the connection of bringing real people who made a difference in the world to life.  Add this book to your school library.  It's a good one.

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez

A very raw story about life as the youngest girl and the pressures of her family places on her as she is trying to find herself.  A very realistic story.  Some f bombs and she ends up having a physical relationship with a boy.  It's a good read.  A powerful story.